Colonization (Classic Reprint): A Study of the Founding of New Societies: A Study of the Founding of New Societies (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A concise primer on how states built new societies across history and what that meant for people on the ground.
This introductory text offers a compact, classroom-friendly overview of colonization. It surveys multiple countries and time periods, presenting the core ideas, patterns, and debates that shape how colonies were created, governed, and challenged.
- Compare how different powers organized settlement, trade, and administration
- See how revenue systems, labor practices, and laws affected colonists and indigenous peoples
- Trace connections between exploration, conquest, and eventual independence
- Learn how scholars structure colonial history for teaching and study
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Excerpt from Colonization: A Study of the Founding of New Societies Independence. Achievements of the Portuguese in Brazil. Conclusion of Portuguese Colonization. Note on Brazilian Revenue. Estimates of the Yield of Gold and Diamonds; The Beginnings And The Setting Of Spanish Colonization; Political and Religious Unification. Economic Strength. Comparison of the Spanish and Portuguese Discoveries. Effects of the Discovery of America. The Demarcation. Early Policy of Spain. The Conquests. The Early Strength of Spain. Spanish Decadence and its Causes. "Accidental" Causes. Political Causes. Treatment of Foreigners. Treatment of Jews and Moriscos. Legislation and Regulation. Attempted Reform. Taxation. Economic and Social Causes for Decline. Religious Causes for Decline. The Colonial Career as a Cause for Decline. The Mercantile System. The Inflow of Bullion; Spanish America: Population, Industry, And Trade; Mine-Production and Revenue. Emigration to America. Restriction of Emigration. Constituents of Population. Race-Mixture. Interrelation of Classes. Industrial Organization. Trade-Restriction. Monopoly Policy. The Seville Monopoly. The Casa de Contratacion. The Fleets and Galleons; the Fairs. Further Restriction: the Privileged Companies. Results of Restriction. Disintegration of the Restrictive System; Spanish America: Relations With Foreigners And Natives; The Exclusion Policy. The Safeguarding of the Monopoly. The Infringement of the Monopoly. The Asientos: Illicit Traffic. Territorial Aggressions. Decline of the Spanish Sea-Power. The Contact of Races. The Conflict of the Economic Need and the Religious Motive. Subjugation. Enslavement. The Repartimientos and Encomiendas. Decline of the Native Population. Causes of Depopulation. Protective Legislation. Las Casas: the New Laws. Effectiveness of Governmental Control. Negro Slavery; Spanish America: Missions, Clergy, Government; Indian Village Life. Extension of Religious Influence. The Missions. Seclusion of the Nat
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the founding of new societies with the concept of colonization, offering a comparative study of the different types and their impact on the world stage. It begins by presenting a working definition of "colony" and then elaborates on it with key examples to make the term concrete and easy to grasp. The book proceeds by classifying colonies into two primary types: plantation colonies, which are typically located in tropical regions and rely on large-scale agriculture, and farm colonies, which are found in temperate zones and are characterized by small-scale farming. The author delves into the historical, economic, and social implications of each type, explaining how these factors shape the development of distinct societal structures. The book highlights the significant differences between these two types of colonies, emphasizing the varying degrees of economic dependence, political stability, and social stratification that emerge from their unique circumstances. Ultimately, this book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics of colonization, examining the ways in which these new societies have influenced the course of history and continue to impact global affairs today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330667170_0
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